The price of a funeral plan is in line with the cost of a funeral purchased today. Funeral costs, like everything else, will almost certainly continue to rise in the future.

Stating your funeral wishes in your Will is not legally binding.

Only a funeral plan will guarantee that your wishes are carried out

Monies put aside for your funeral may not be used for this, or there may be not enough.

Friends and family may not know what you want

The price of a Funeral Plan is in line with the cost of a funeral today and so represents real value for money

Why should I consider a prepaid funeral Plan ?

Not an easy decision to make, simply because it is not always easy to think about planning your own funeral. A lot of people avoid facing the issue altogether, but there are many reasons why a pre paid funeral plan could be right for you.

Here are some basic facts which might help you to make up your mind:

Stating your funeral wishes in your will is NOT binding upon your Executors

The price of a funeral plan is in line with the cost of a funeral purchased today. Funeral costs, like everything else, will almost certainly continue to rise in the future

Often, people just do not know what their deceased relatives or friend wanted

A funeral plan GUARANTEES that your wishes will be carried out and that the funeral director's services will be paid for a no extra cost to your family

At a time of sadness, you will have relieved your family of financial and emotional burdens

Those you leave behind will remember your thoughtfulness

Saving in a Bank or building society or Insurance is just a sum of money. Your executors are NOT obliged to spend it on your funeral and there may not be enough.

Your money is safe. It is held within a trust and overseen by an independent board of trustees and regulated in compliance with the Financial Services & Markets act 2000 (regulated activities) order 2001.

Some Pre Paid Funeral Plans are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.